03.06.2014 - 12:33 [ Techdirt ]

Supreme Court Won‘t Hear Reporter‘s Appeal; James Risen May Now Face Jail For Not Revealing Sources

Unfortunately, it appears that the Supreme Court has decided not to hear reporter James Risen‘s appeal in the case in which he has been subpoenaed to testify, concerning CIA leaks. Risen had refused to testify, claiming that as a reporter he was entitled to keep his sources confidential. Last summer, the 4th Circuit appeals court said that Risen could be compelled to testify and to give up his sources.